Baldwin County - News Articles

January, 2012

• Orchids, The "Perfect" Valentine's Day Gift-1/31-Mike McQueen
• Reading With Your Preschooler-1/24-Susan Wingard
• Preparing for Tax Season-1/17-Rick Zapata
• Responsible Pesticide Handling-1/10-Christy Hicks
• Feeding Hay During the Winter-1/3-Anthony Wiggins

December, 2011

• Emerging Technology: Net House for Backyard Vegetable Production-12/27-Ayanava Majumdar

• When Winter is a Dry Time-12/20-Beau Brodbeck (Co-Authored by Jack Rowe)

• 2011 Holiday Shopping Safety Tips-12/13-Carolyn Bivins

• Protect Your Festive Hoiday Food Treats Against Bacteria-12/6-Amelia McGrew

November, 2011

• Building Your Child's Character-11/29-Cynthia Knowlton
• Money Management for the Holidays-11/22-Amanda Outlaw
• Fragrant Paperwhite-11/15-Mike McQueen
• Sweet Potatoes-11/8-Susan Wingard
• Help Your Soil Be All It Can Be!-11/1-Christy Hicks

October, 2011

• Be Aware of Potential Toxicities to Cattle This Fall-10/25-Anthony Wiggins
• Helpful Tips for Buying, Storing & Preparing Fresh Produce-10/18-Amelia McGrew
• Plant a Tree This Winter for Healthy Streams-10/11-Beau Brodbeck
• Dried Beans, Nutritious & Economical-10/4-Carolyn Bivins

September, 2011

• Vegetable Research Updates-9/27-Ayanava Majumdar

• National Paper Clover Campaign Continues Support of Baldwin County 4-H Youth-9/20-Cynthia Knowlton

• 10 Ways to Save Money on Food-9/13-Susan Wingard

• Healthy Choices Rock Impact Healthy Lifestyles-9/6-Amanda Outlaw

August, 2011

• Hiring a Contractor After A Storm-8/30-Rick Zapata
• Attracting Birds to the Landscape-8/23-Mike McQueen
• The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug-8/16-Rudy Yates
• Pasture Renovation-8/9-Anthony Wiggins
• MyPlate Replaces the USDA Food Pyramid-8/1-Amelia McGrew

July, 2011

• Who is Extension and What Can We Do for You?-7/26-Beau Brodbeck

• Making Healthy Snacks-7/19-Carolyn Bivins

• Stay Alert for Vegetable & Peanut Insect Pests!-7/12-Ayanava Majumdar

• Master Environmental Educators-7/5-Susan Wingard

June, 2011

• Volunteers Make Baldwin County Great!-6/28-Cynthia Knowlton
• Summertime and Education are Compatible-6/21-Amanda Outlaw
• Investing During Uncertain Times-6/14-Rick Zapata
• Coping With Heat in the Garden-6/7-Mike McQueen

May, 2011

• Cogongrass Flowered Out-5/31-Rudy Yates

• Hazard Trees: Reduce Your Risk Before Hurricane Season-5/24-Beau Brodbeck

• Coupon Shopping 101-5/17-Amelia McGrew

• Scouting is Key to Armyworm Control-5/10-Anthony Wiggins

• Get Heart Smart About Sodium-5/3-Carolyn Bivins

April, 2011

• Pest Management Recommendations for Organic Vegetable Gardening-4/26-Ayanava Majumdar
• Jobs Returning to Baldwin & Mobile Counties-4/19-Rick Zapata

• Helping Preschoolers Develop Healthy Habits-4/12-Susan Wingard

• Teens Going Green for Earth Day 2011-4/5-Amanda Outlaw

March, 2011

• America's Healthy Living for Youth-3/29-Cynthia Knowlton
• Why Grow Vegetables?-3/22-Mike McQueen
• Leaf Rust in Wheat-3/15-Rudy Yates
• Nutrient Deficiencies in Lactating Cattle-3/8-Anthony Wiggins
• Getting Back to the Basics-3/1-Amelia McGrew

February, 2011

• Fill Up on Healthy Foods-2/22-Carolyn Bivins
• Outsmart Insect Pests With Trap Crops!-2/15-Ayanava Majumdar
• 4-H: Who We Are-2/8-Cynthia Knowlton
• Upcoming Programs-2/1-Susan Wingard

January, 2011

• Money Management Issues for Caregivers-1/25-Amanda Outlaw
• Tax Season-1/18-Rick Zapata
• Planning Your Vegetable Garden-1/11-Mike McQueen
• Hay-1/4-Ken Kelley

December, 2010

• Cover Crop Revolution-12/28-Richard Petcher
• Serving Up Food Safety This Holiday Season-12/21-Amelia McGrew
• Holiday Shopping Safety Tips-12/14-Carolyn Bivins
• Mulch; The Silver Bullet for Healthy Urban Trees-12/7-Beau Brodbeck

November, 2010

• Insect Pest Activity & Management-11/30-Ayanava Majumdar
• 4-H in Today's World-11/23-Cynthia Knowlton
• Farm City Week History-11/16-Susan Wingard
• Baldwin County Students Rock With Health Rocks-11/9-Amanda Outlaw
• Your Right to Privacy-11/2-Rick Zapata

October, 2010

• The After Effects of Drought-10/26-Mike McQueen

• Wheat Planting Tips-10/19-Richard Petcher

• Facts About STAPH-10/12-Amelia McGrew

• Reminders for This Fall-10/5-Ken Kelley

September, 2010

• Food Facts and Fun-9/28-Carolyn Bivins
• Safety of our Gulf Coast Seafood-9/21-Amelia McGrew
• Is Mistletoe Harmful to My Trees?-9/14-Beau Brodbeck
• 4-H: Taking the Lead-9/7-Cynthia Knowlton

August, 2010

• Master Environmental Education-8/31-Susan Wingard
• IPM Update for Farmers & Gardeners-8/24-Ayanava Majumdar
• Back to School Tips-8/17-Amanda Outlaw
• Real Solutions to Financial Problems-8/10-Rick Zapata
• Corn Harvest is a Bumper Crop-8/3-Richard Petcher

July, 2010

• Freezing Summer's Bounty-7/27-Amelia McGrew
• Healthy Horses-Part 1-7/20-Ken Kelley
• Vegetables: Strange History, Superb Nutrition-7/13-Carolyn Bivins
• Master Environmental Educators Recognized-7/6-Susan Wingard

June, 2010

• Use the News for Civic Learning-6/29-Cynthia Knowlton

• Updates on Insect Pest Activity & Control Recommendations-6/22-Ayanava Majumdar

• Welcome to College Planning 101-6/15-Amanda Outlaw

• Redbay Wilt: Invasive Pests Moving Towards Alabama-6/8-Beau Brodbeck

• Debt Management Plan-6/1-Rick Zapata

May, 2010

• Commom Diseases of Vegetables-5/25-Mike McQueen
• Planting Tips for Grain Sorghum Production-5/18-Richard Petcher

• Hand Sanitizers Are Everywhere-5/11-Amelia McGrew

• Sun Safety-5/4-Susan Wingard

April, 2010

• Strawberry Picking Time-4/27-Carolyn Bivins
• Chainsaw Safety After Storms Seminar-4/20-Beau Brodbeck
• Baldwin County 4-H Youth Get Boost from National Paper Clover Campaign, Tractor Supply Co.-4/13-Cynthia Knowlton
• Insecticides for Backyard Vegetable Production-4/6-Ayanava Majumdar

March, 2010

• Master Environmental Educators Program-3/30-Susan Wingard
• Consumer Tips of the Week-3/23-Amanda Outlaw
• Want to Learn Something About Chickens & Goats?-3/16-Ken Kelley
• Dealing With Job Loss-3/9-Rick Zapata
• Tips for Growing Tomatoes-3/2-Mike McQueen

February, 2010

• Corn Production Tips 2010-2/23-Richard Petcher

• Local High School Students Learn the Importance of Food Safety-2/16-Amelia McGrew

• Local or Home Grown Food-2/9-Ken Kelley

• Eat Healthy for a Healthy Heart-2/2-Carolyn Bivins

January, 2010

• Eight Week Fitness Program-1/26-Susan Wingard
• Communication Cues Parents Can Use-1/19-Cynthia Knowlton
• New Insect Control Options for Profitble Vegetable Production-1/12-Ayanava Majumdar
• The Bugs Are Whispering-1/5-Michael McIntyre

December, 2009

• Migrant Forest Workers; Providing Opportunities or Exploitation?-12/29-Beau Brodbeck
• Fostering the Development of Life Skills-12/22-Amanda Outlaw
• Christmas Spending-12/15-Rick Zapata
• Get Growing: Preparing Your Soil for Spring Gardening12/8-Mike McQueen
• Sunn Hemp a New Cover Crop in Albama-12/1-Richard Petcher

November, 2009

• Christmas Gifts for Livestock and Forage Producers-11/25-Ken Kelley

• Planning Your Healthy-Holiday Meals on a Dime-11/17-Amelia McGrew

• Baldwin County Sweet Potato Contest-11/10-Susan Wingard

• Bugdoctor-11/3-Ayanava Majumdar

October 2009

• America's Workforce Crisis-10/27-Cynthia Knowlton

• Trick or Treat Safety-10/27-Carolyn Bivins

• Repairing Your Credit Score or Credit History-10/13-Rick Zapata

• Erase Your Fears of High Water Bills-10/6-Michael McIntyre

September 2009

• Did You Wash Your Hands?-9/29-Amelia McGrew
• Selecting Trees for Fall Color on the Gulf Coast-9/22-Beau Brodbeck
• Positive Youth Development an Asset for the Community-9/15-Amanda Outlaw
• Wheat Recommended Varieties for South Alabama-9/8-Richard Petcher
• Stress-9/1-Susan Wingard

     August 2009

• Rain Gardens Beautify, While Protecting the Environment-8/18-Mike McQueen
• AU Insect Advisory-8/11-Ayanava Majumdar
• 4-H Flag Heads Into Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavour-8/4-Cynthia Knowlton

     July 2009

• Just Move Program-7/28-Carolyn Bivins
• Container Gardening Ideal for City Dwellers-7/21-Michael McIntyre
• Beware of Financial Scams-7/14-Rick Zapata
• Preparing Healthy Meals While Maintaining Your Budget-7/7-Amelia McGrew

     June 2009

• Is Your Home At Risk From Forest Fires-6/30-Beau Brodbeck
• Challenging Times Call for Basic Money Skills-6/23-Amanda Outlaw
• Some Things to be Aware of...-6/16-Ken Kelley
• Conserving Water in the Landscape-6/9-Mike McQueen
• Master Environmental Education-6/2-Susan Wingard    

     May 2009

• Small Grain Harvest and Storage-5/26-Richard Petcher
• Keep Your Teen From Getting Bored-Cindy Knowlton-5/19
• Swine Flu-5/12-Carolyn Bivins
• Promoting Business Opportunities Thru Trees-5/5-Michael McIntyre

     April 2009

• Searching for a Job-4/28-Rick Zapata
• Plan Ahead for Food Preservation Season-4/21-Amelia McGrew
• Why Plant a Tree on the West Side of Your Home?-4/14-Beau Brodbeck
• Increase Communication With Your Teens-4/7-Amanda Outlaw

     March 2009

• Eliminating Common Pasture Weeds-3/31-Ken Kelley & Anthony Wiggins
• Growing Vegetables in Containers-3/24-Mike McQueen
• Master Environmental Education-3/17-Susan Wingard
• Soybean Planting Time-3/10-Richard Petcher
• Youth & Sportsmanship-3/3-Cynthia Knowlton

    February 2009

• Why America Needs to Save?????-2/24-Rick Zapata
• Fishing Forever-2/17-Michael McIntyre
• Lead Safe Work Practices-2/10-Carolyn Bivins
• Cooking on the Wild Side-2/3-Amelia McGrew

     January 2009

• Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Seniors-1/27-Amanda Outlaw
• Learning to Build Without Damaging Trees-1/20-Beau Brodbeck

  The Optimum Sugar Cane Planting Date-1/13-Richard Petcher

• Church Garden and Your Health-1/6-Michael McIntyre

     December 2008

• Planning for the Home Garden-Mike McQueen-12/30
• Children Helping With Food Preparation-Susan Wingard-12/23
• Feeling Good About the Food We Eat-Ken Kelley-12/16
• Bringing Teens Home for the Holidays-12/9-Cynthia Knowlton
• Help for Those Looking for a Job-12/2-Rick Zapata

     November 2008

• Healthy Holiday Cooking-11/25-Carolyn Bivins
• Time to Check Our Fridge: Listeria Strikes Again-11/18-Amelia McGrew
• Alabama Extension Launches Thriving in Challenging Times Effort-11/11-Amanda Outlaw
• Sugarcane May Return-11/4-Richard Petcher

     October 2008

• Carbon Credits; Why? How? And What Are They?-10/28-Beau Brodbeck
• Contaminants in Fish Habitat-10/21-Michael McIntyre
• Supermarket Savings: 16 Tips That Can Total Big Bucks-10/14-Carolyn Bivins
• Time to Think About Green-10/7-Ken Kelley

     September 2008

• Common Landscape Mistakes-9/30-Mike McQueen
• A Growing Diabetes Prevention List-9/23-Susan Wingard
• September is Food Safety Education Month-9/16-Amelia McGrew
• Alabama 4-H Kicks Off Centennial Year-9/9-Cynthia Knowlton
• Getting Repairs After the Storm-9/2-Rick Zapata

     August 2008

• Successful Aging-8/26-Amanda Outlaw
• Wheat Hessian Fly Management Practices-8/19-Richard Petcher
• Conference Targets Creating a Storm-Resilient Community Forest-8/12-Beau Brodbeck
• The Homeless Helping Themselves Through Gardening-8/5-Michael McIntyre

     July 2008

• Your Summer Canning Questions Answered-7/29-Amelia McGrew
• Around Our Area-Ken Kelley-7/25
• Conserving Water in the Landscape-Mike McQueen-7/15
• Nurturing the Head, Heart, Hands, and Health of Today's Youth-7/8-Cynthia Knowlton
• Master Environmental Education Program-7/1-Susan Wingard  

     June 2008

• Blueberry Picking Time-6/24-Carolyn Bivins
• Identify Theft-6/17-Rick Zapata
• An Investment in Education-6/10-Amanda Outlaw
• Wheat Harvest-6/3-Richard Petcher

      May 2008

• Identifying Weak Trees in Your Yard-5/27-Beau Brodbeck
• Water Saving Tips In and Around the Yard-5/20-Michael McIntyre
• The Harmful Risks of an E. coli Infection-5/13-Amelia McGrew
• What Do We Do With These High Fertilizer Prices?-5/6-Ken Kelley

      April 2008

• Learn Termite Warning Signs-4/29-Mike McQueen
• Strawberries Good for the Body and Good for the Heart-4/15-Carolyn Bivins
• Gulf Coast Leaders Program-4/8-Susan Wingard
• Stimulus Tax Payment-4/1-Rick Zapata

      March, 2008

• The Benefits of Youth Volunteerism-3/25-Amanda Outlaw
• Wheat Fungicide Spray Program-3/18-Richard Petcher
• Understanding and Managing the Below-Ground Portions of Trees-3/11-Beau Brodbeck
• Saving Our Urban Landforms-3/4-Michael McIntyre

      February, 2008

• What May Be Lurking on Lemon Wedges-2/26-Amelia McGrew
• Ideal Opportunties for Meat Goat Producers-2/19-Ken Kelley
• Growing Bulbs Indoors-2/12-Mike McQueen
• Alabama 4-H Launches New Energy-Wise Program-2/5-Cynthia Knowlton         

      January, 2008

• Heater Safety-1/29-Carolyn Bivins
• Baldwin County Master Environmental Educators-1/22-Susan Wingard
• Heir Property-1/15-Rick Zapata
• Wheat Management-1/8-Richard Petcher
• Replacing Stress With Peace-1/1-Amanda Outlaw

      December, 2007  

• Remember Trees in Your New Years Resolutions-12/25-Beau Brodbeck
• Getting Closer to Nature-12/18-Michael McIntyre
• Keeping Ourselves Informed-12/4-Ken Kelley
• Of Sweet Potatoes and Yams-12/11-Amelia McGrew  

     November, 2007

• All About Poinsettias-11/27-Mike McQueen
• Just Move Alabama! Curriculum Adds Education Card Deck-11/20-Cynthia Knowlton
• Facts About Staph-11/13-Carolyn Bivins
• Celebrate Farm City Week-11/6-Susan Wingard

     October, 2007

• What is a Family Medical History?-10/30-Amanda Outlaw
• A FewTips on Small Grains-10/23-Richard Petcher
• Collect Rain Water & Save!-10/9-Michael McIntyre
• Technology on the Farm-10/2-Ken Kelley

     September, 2007

• September Food Safety Month Focuses on Produce Safety-9/25-Amelia McGrew
• Fall, the "Best" Time to Plant Trees-9/18-Mike McQueen
• 10 Ways for Parents to Help Teachers-9/11-Cynthia Knowlton
• Muscadine & Scuppernong Recipes-9/4-Carolyn Bivins

     August, 2007

• A Gift That Keeps on Giving-8/28-Susan Wingard
• A Crash Course in Financial Fundamentals for College Students-8/21-Amanda Outlaw
• Row Crops in Southwest Alabama/Horticulture Education-8/14-Richard Petcher
• Chainsaw Maintenance & Safety/Cost Sharing Programs-8/7-Beau Brodbeck

     July, 2007

• Evaluating the Non-market Values of Community Gardening-7/31-Michael McIntyre
• Did You Wash Your Hands-7/24-Amelia McGrew
• Animal Science-7/17-Ken Kelley
• Managing Drought Stressed Lawns-7/10-Mike McQueen
• Teacher Training for High School Financial Training Program-7/3-Cynthia Knowlton

     June, 2007

• Blueberries-6/26-Carolyn Bivins
• Alabama in Motion (AIM)-6/19-Susan Wingard
• Summer Fun for a Healthier Lifestyle-6/12-Amanda Outlaw
• Fungicides on Corn-6/5-Richard Petcher

     May, 2007

• Preparing and Restoring Our Urban Forests for Storms-5/29-Beau Brodbeck
• Edible Mushrooms-5/22-Michael McIntyre
• I Never Thought Of Doing That "Cooking Tips"-5/15-Amelia McGrew
• BVDV Meeting To Be Held in Atmore-5/8-Ken Kelley

     April, 2007

• You Are What You Eat--and Drink-4/24-Carolyn Bivins
• Vacation at Home-4/17-Cynthia Knowlton
• Personnel and Programs-4/10-Susan Wingard
• How to Improve Gas Mileage-Amanda Outlaw-4/3

     March, 2007

• Blister Beetle Poisoning in Horses-Ken Kelley-3/6
• Peanut Butter: Safe to Eat?-Amelia McGrew-3/13
• Chainsaw Safety-Beau Brodbeck-3/20
• Wheat and Oat Disease-Richard Petcher-3/27

     February, 2007

• Understanding the Teen Brain-Cynthia Knowlton-2/20
• Don't Mistake Food Poisoning For Flu; Be Careful During Carnival Season-Carolyn Bivins-2/13
• Protecting your Trees from Construction Damage; a Necessity for Tree Survival-Beau Brodbeck-2/6

     January, 2007

• Who Need's a Budget-Amanda Outlaw-1/30
• Healthy Living-Susan Wingard-1/23
• Upcoming Agronomy Meetings-Richard Petcher-1/16
• New Year's Resolution to Keep You Safe-Amelia McGrew-1/9
• Goat Production/Farm Day-Ken Kelley-1/2

     December, 2006

• Pecan Tree Planting Tips-Mike McQueen-12/26
• Support Alabama 4-H-Cynthia Knowlton-12/19
• Holiday Hotlines-Carolyn Bivins-12/12
• Start the Day Right With Breakfast - Susan Wingard-12/5 

     November, 2006

• Money Smart for the Holidays - Amanda Outlaw-11/28
• Burrower Bug On Peanuts - Richard Petcher-11/21
• Plan Ahead to Make Holidays Less Stressful - Gloria Musson-11/14
• Gearing up for Tree Planting Season; Some Helpful Hints for Successfull Tree Planting - Beau Brodbeck-11/7

     October, 2006

• What Does the Rest of 2006 and 2007 Look Like for Cattle Producers? - Ken Kelley-10/24
• Blueberries Are Easy to Grow-Mike McQueen-10/17
• The Many Guises of a Deadly Pathogen-Amelia McGrew-10/10
• Tailgating Time Again: Don't Forget Food Safety-Carolyn Bivins-10/3

     September, 2006

• Urban Forest Grant-Beau Brodbeck-9/26
• Agricultural Risk Management for Today's Farmer-Amanda Outlaw- 9/19
• Harvest Time-Richard Petcher- 9/12
• Gift Cards-Gloria Musson-9/5

     August, 2006

• Hypertension-Susan Wingard
• Communicating With Children: You Make the Difference-Cynthia Knowlton
• REIN-Alabama Regional Equine Information Network-Ken Kelley
• The Six Worst Invasive Enemies of Alabama Forests-Susan Wingard

     July, 2006

• A Step Ahead of the Storm-Amelia McGrew
• Watermelon-Carolyn Bivins
• Citizenship Washington Focus-Susan Wingard
• Catch Up Strategies for Late Savers-Amanda Outlaw    

     June, 2006

• Trouble Shooting for Peanuts-Richard Petcher
• Personal Debt-Gloria Musson
• Storm Damaged Urban Trees Getting Professional Checkups-Beau Brodbeck
• The Art of Mixing Plant Media-Tami Wells

     May, 2006

• Camp-Cynthia Knowlton
• Stable Flies and Fire Ants-Ken Kelley
• Sea Turtles-Sonya Wood Mahler
• Growing Orchids as Houseplants-Mike McQueen
• Egg Safety-Amelia McGrew

     April, 2006

• April is Cancer Awareness Month-Carolyn Bivins
• Getting Young Children Ready to Learn-Susan Wingard
• Small Growth in Urban Forestry; Using Hurricane Resistant Trees-Beau Brodbeck
• Neighborhoods Buying in Bulk Programs-Tami Wells

     March, 2006 

• Guidebook Available For Late Savers-Amanda Outlaw
• Row Crops-Richard Petcher
• Keeping Your Cool When Parenting Teens-Cynthia Knowlton
• Federal Tax Cuts for Energy Efficiency-Gloria Musson 

     February, 2006

• Tools For Improving Our Cattle Herds-Ken Kelley
• Seven Rivers in Seven Days-Sonya Wood Mahler
• American Heart Month-Carolyn Bivins
• Improve Your Venison Cooking-Amelia McGrew

      January, 2006

• Home Grounds and Garden Infoline-Mike McQueen
• Volunteer Caregiver Program-Susan Wingard
• Regreen Hurricane Ravaged Urban Forests-Beau Brodbeck
• Regreening the Urban Forest-Tami Wells